Indirect Tax Analyst

Tpc-Wire-; Macedonia (OH); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

TPC Wire & Cable is seeking an Indirect Tax Analyst to manage multi-state sales and use tax obligations, file returns, reconcile accounts, and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role partners with Finance, Customer Service, Operations, IT, and external advisors to improve processes, automate tax tasks, and support audits. A Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance and 3+ years of indirect tax is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of sales tax, indirect tax, or general accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of sales and use tax concepts.
• Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare/Review and file monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and use tax returns across multiple jurisdictions.
• Reconcile sales tax payable accounts and investigate variances.
• Review sales transactions to ensure proper taxability and exemption treatment.
• Maintain and validate exemption certificates and resale documentation.
• Research state and local tax regulations and assess compliance impacts.
• Assist with sales and use tax audits, information requests, and state inquiries.
• Partner with Customer Service, Operations, and IT to resolve tax-related issues and improve transaction accuracy.
• Act as a liaison between finance and customer service for process improvement.
• Monitor nexus requirements and support registration efforts in new jurisdictions.
• Identify opportunities to automate and streamline sales tax processes.
• Assist with month-end close activities related to indirect taxes. Maintain documentation of tax processes, procedures, and controls.
• Support special projects related to tax compliance, ERP implementations, and system enhancements.

Skills

Excel advanced

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Sales tax concepts

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Avalara

Job description

Description

The Indirect Tax Analyst is responsible for the preparation, filing, reconciliation, and compliance of multi-state sales and use tax obligations. This role partners closely with Finance, Customer Service, Operations, IT, and external tax advisors to ensure accurate tax reporting, maintain compliance with state and local tax regulations, and support process improvements.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with large transaction volumes and multiple jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare/Review and file monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and use tax returns across multiple jurisdictions.
• Reconcile sales tax payable accounts and investigate variances.
• Review sales transactions to ensure proper taxability and exemption treatment.
• Maintain and validate exemption certificates and resale documentation.
• Research state and local tax regulations and assess compliance impacts.
• Assist with sales and use tax audits, information requests, and state inquiries.
• Partner with Customer Service, Operations, and IT to resolve tax-related issues and improve transaction accuracy.
• Act as a liaison between finance and customer service for process improvement.
• Monitor nexus requirements and support registration efforts in new jurisdictions.
• Identify opportunities to automate and streamline sales tax processes.
• Assist with month-end close activities related to indirect taxes.Maintain documentation of tax processes, procedures, and controls.
• Support special projects related to tax compliance, ERP implementations, and system enhancements.

Requirements

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of sales tax, indirect tax, or general accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of sales and use tax concepts.
• Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.

Preferred

• Experience with multi-state sales and use tax compliance.
• Experience with Avalara or similar tax automation software.Public accounting or manufacturing/distribution industry experience.

Working Conditions

• Full-time position with standard office hours.?
• Flexibility may be required to support executive schedules, events, or urgent priorities.?
• This position is eligible for the hybrid work schedule.?

TPC Wire & Cable is an EO employer: Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.